Samoan prisoners could get 'family time'

In Samoa, the acting assistant commissioner for Tafaigata prison says allowing more prisoners to spend time with their families during the weekend is one option being considered to stop prisoners escaping.

Sagaga Galu Frost says at the moment, only a select group of inmates have been picked to spend every second weekend with their families.

However Sagaga says this could be changed into a visit every weekend, depending on the prisoners conduct, and whether they follow the strict rules while serving their sentence.